Tuition & Fees
Affordable Private Education
Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward's has provided access to affordable, quality private education for more than 125 years.
To offset tuition, we combine university resources — scholarships and grants — along with federal and state grants and other programs.
Once you've been accepted for admission, you will be assigned a financial advisor who will work with you throughout your college career.
Net Price Calculator for U.S. Transfer Students
We are committed to making a St. Edward's education affordable. For the 2012–2013 academic year, 80% of transfer students received scholarships and grants, with an average award of $14,000.
While cost is a concern, do not let the price of tuition alone discourage you from applying. It's your final cost — after scholarships and/or grants have been awarded — that matters most.
Our easy-to-use calculator gives you a quick online estimate of your scholarships and grant eligibility at St. Edward's. If you're a U.S. transfer student, answer a few simple questions and immediately get an estimated cost of a St. Edward’s education.
Tuition & Fees
In addition to the information you supply on your FAFSA, the total cost of attending St. Edward's factors into the amount of financial aid you receive. Here's an estimate of each semester's bill based on the costs for the 2013–2014 academic year:
| Fall 2013 | Spring 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,660 | $16,660 |
| Residence Hall, with roommates | $2,200–$3,375 | $2,200–$3,375 |
| Meal Plan (residents) | $1,950–$2,450 | $1,950–$2,450 |
| Meal Plan (commuters) | $800 | $800 |
| Technology Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Orientation Fee | $200* | $200* |
| Health Insurance | $775 | $775 |
| Car Permit | $225 | Prorated |
| Books and Supplies | $550 | $550 |
Residence Hall Rates
These rates are per person, per semester for the Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 semesters and are subject to change for the 2014–2015 academic year.
| Freshmen Residence | Double Room | Suite: 2 Double Rooms with Shared Bath |
|---|---|---|
| East Hall | $2,180 | |
| Teresa Hall | $2,520 | |
| Basil Moreau Hall | $3,330 | $3,095 |
| Dujarié Hall | $3,330 | $3,095 |
| Edmund Hunt Hall | $3,155 | |
| Le Mans Hall | $3,155 |
| Upperclassmen Residence | Private Room | Double Room |
|---|---|---|
| East Hall | $3,385 | $2,180 |
| Basil Moreau Hall | $3,960 | $3,330 |
| Edmund Hunt Hall | $3,960 | |
| Le Mans Hall | $3,960 | |
| Lady Bird Johnson Hall | $3,640 | |
| Casa | $3,615 | $3,270 |
| Casitas | $3,615 |
Maryhill and Hilltopper Heights Apartments range from $2,960–$4,380 depending on the floor plan selected.
* Students only pay one Orientation Fee. Timing of fee is dependent upon term in which you enroll.
Awarding Process
FAFSA
When you apply for admission to St. Edward's by the priority deadline (February 1), you ensure you'll be considered for transfer scholarships. And when you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, by the March 1 deadline, we’ll review your file for additional financial aid, including federal and state grants, other grants offered by St. Edward's and low-interest student loans.
Make sure to list the St. Edward's federal school code, 003621, in the school release section.
About the FAFSA
Go online to the U.S. Department of Education beginning January 1 to complete your FAFSA. The FAFSA asks questions about a family's income and assets to determine an Expected Family Contribution, or EFC.
Each college compares a family's EFC with the total cost of attendance to determine the amount of the financial aid package. Most schools strive to fill all or part of the gap between a family's EFC and the total cost.
Five Steps for Filing your FAFSA
Step 1: Get a four-digit PIN issued (one to parents; one to the student) by the Department of Education.
Step 2: Complete the 2013–2014 "FAFSA on the Web" Worksheet to gather the financial information you'll need to complete the formal FAFSA.
Step 3: File your 2013–2014 FAFSA, listing the St. Edward's federal school code, 003621, in the school release section.
Step 4: Check the status of your FAFSA online or use the Federal Student Aid Information Center automated hotline (800-433-3243).
Step 5: Review your Financial Aid Package from St. Edward's, and respond by May 1 to secure your financial aid.
Grants
When you file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, you will automatically be considered for these financial aid options.
Grants and work-study income do not require repayment.
St. Edward’s University Grants
St. Edward’s University grants are available to students (U.S. citizens and legal residents) who show financial need according to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Each year, the university provides a significant volume of grants to offset tuition. In 2010 alone, students at St. Edward’s were awarded more than $30 million in university grants.
Federal Grants
Federal Pell Grant
Available to students (U.S. citizens) who show financial need according to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Annual awards vary widely ($555 to $5,550 for full-time study). Award amount is determined by the student's Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as calculated from the FAFSA. Pell Grant funds are sent directly to the school and applied to the student’s bill.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Federal grant awarded to Pell Grant–eligible students who have demonstrated the highest calculated need from the FAFSA. Awards are applied directly to the student’s bill. SEOG is subject to availability.
State Grants
Texas Tuition Equalization Grant
State-funded, need-based grant offered to eligible full-time undergraduates who are Texas residents. Students who receive athletic scholarships are not eligible to receive a TEG.
Work Study
Federal and State College Work Study
Provides paid employment opportunities in various campus offices. Work-study awards are offered to students with demonstrated financial need. Students are paid at an hourly rate and receive pay every two weeks for the hours worked. The average college work-study award is $2,000 annually and is paid directly to the student. College work study is subject to availability.
Loans
Federal Direct Student Loan (Subsidized and Unsubsidized)
Subsidized Student Loan is awarded on the basis of financial need as determined by the FAFSA and the college's cost of attendance. The federal government pays the interest on the loan during enrollment of at least six credit hours per semester and during the six-month grace period after enrollment ceases. An Unsubsidized Student Loan is not based on financial need, and interest accrues from the time the loan is disbursed until it is paid in full. Annual loan limits under the Federal Student Loan program are: $5,500 freshman, $6,500 sophomore, and $7,500 junior and senior. Additional Unsubsidized Stafford Loan funds are available for students whose parents are not creditworthy or for students determined independent of parent by Department of Education standards. Federal Student Loan funds are released directly to the school in two or more disbursements via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) and applied directly to the student bill.
Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
Available to creditworthy parents who want to borrow for their undergraduate children's education. Students must be enrolled at least half-time. A Master Promissory Note (MPN) is required in addition to the submission of the FAFSA. The loan amount can be up to the cost of attendance minus other financial aid received. PLUS Loan funds are released directly to the school in two or more disbursements via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) and applied directly to the student bill. Repayment begins 60 days after the loan is fully disbursed for the academic year, although deferment options are available.
Payment Plans
Flexible Payment Programs
In addition to grants and scholarships, you and your family can take advantage of alternative payment options.
Monthly Arrangement Payment Plan
Through this university-sponsored program, students may pay all or part of the semester's balance through equal, monthly payments. Various plans are available, ranging from two to four months.
Third-Party Billing
At a student's request, St. Edward's will bill entities (such as the Texas Tomorrow Fund or trust funds) that pay for all or part of a student's tuition cost.